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Behind Bars

19901h 26mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

A man serving a sentence for a white-collar crime navigates the thorny realities of prison life.

DirectorJohnnie To
WriterChoi Siu-Ning
ProducerJohnnie To

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Cast · Directed by Johnnie To

LLLam Lei
Lam Lei
Kit
RMRichard Ng Man-Tat
Richard Ng Man-Tat
Hui Man Cheung
KHKwan Hoi-San
Kwan Hoi-San
Uncle Ninth
LSLee Siu-Kay
Lee Siu-Kay
Brother Wai
WYWong Yat-Fei
Wong Yat-Fei
Babylon
KNKong Ngai
Kong Ngai
Fat
SWSher Ng Wing-Hung
Sher Ng Wing-Hung
Kit's girlfriend
TPTeresa Ha Ping
Teresa Ha Ping
Kit's mother
LLLily Li
Lily Li
Preacher
ANAnna Ng
Anna Ng
Cheung's wife
SWStella Wong
Stella Wong
LWLaw Wing-Cheong
Law Wing-Cheong

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Behind Bars — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Behind Bars?

Behind Bars isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Behind Bars on Netflix?

No, Behind Bars is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Behind Bars on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Behind Bars for free?

Behind Bars isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Behind Bars?

Behind Bars hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 30, 1990. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.